OCCIPUT Crossword Clue
OCCIPUT Crossword Clue
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The occiput is the back part of the HEAD, located at the base of the skull. It is the most posterior part of the cranium and is formed by the occipital bone. The term 'occiput' is derived from the Latin word for 'back of the HEAD'. It is also known as the posterior fontanelle or the posterior fontanel. The occiput is important for providing support to the neck and for protecting the brain from injury.